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  • INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS
    Publication number: 20200209700
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND
  • INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS
    Publication number: 20180017836
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND
  • INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS
    Publication number: 20180017837
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND
  • Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
    Patent number: 10401701
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony Conklin, Scott Ryan Hammond
  • Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
    Patent number: 10416519
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony Conklin, Scott Ryan Hammond
  • Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
    Patent number: 11796883
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony Conklin, Scott Ryan Hammond
  • Integrated photovoltaic and electrochromic windows
    Patent number: 9618820
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony Conklin, Scott Ryan Hammond
  • ELECTRICITY-GENERATING COATING FOR A SURFACE OF A CARGO CARRYING VEHICLE TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY
    Publication number: 20210391550
    Abstract: An electricity-generating coating is provided for a surface of a cargo carrying vehicle. The electricity-generating coating includes a conformal organic photovoltaic device configured to be applied and conformed to the surface of the cargo carrying vehicle and configured to supply power for one or more electronic or electrical components or systems at least one of on-board or off-board the cargo carrying vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. CONKLIN, Patrick T. SARGENT, James B. Whitaker
  • INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS
    Publication number: 20140198371
    Abstract: A variety of methods for integrating an organic photovoltaic-based SolarWindow™ module and electrochromic materials to create dynamic, variable transmittance, energy-saving windows and/or window films are described. Stand-alone or building integrated, independent or user-controllable, battery supported or building integrated, and insulated glass unit or aftermarket film implementations are all described, providing for a diversity of applications. Low-cost fabrication options also allow for economical production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: John Anthony CONKLIN, Scott Ryan HAMMOND
  • Building integrated photovoltaic devices as smart sensors for intelligent building energy management systems
    Patent number: 9772260
    Abstract: Building-integrated photovoltaic devices can be provided, which function as sensors, wherein the output parameters from the device are used to provide information about light intensity and ambient temperature, in addition to providing power, to an intelligent building energy management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony Conklin, Scott Ryan Hammond
  • ELECTRICAL SPACER BAR TRANSFER DEVICE (E-SBTD) SYSTEM HAVING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY INTER- AND INNER-CONNECTION TRANSFER AND RECEIVING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210011322
    Abstract: A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Conklin, Patrick T. Sargent
  • Electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) system having an electrical energy inter- and inner-connection transfer and receiving device
    Patent number: 11274488
    Abstract: A system including an electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) and an electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD), wherein the electrical spacer bar transfer device (E-SBTD) is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical spacer bar receiving device (E-SBRD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Conklin, Patrick T. Sargent
  • Methods for producing thin film charge selective transport layers
    Patent number: 9859515
    Abstract: Methods for producing thin film charge selective transport layers are provided. In one embodiment, a method for forming a thin film charge selective transport layer comprises: providing a precursor solution comprising a metal containing reactive precursor material dissolved into a complexing solvent; depositing the precursor solution onto a surface of a substrate to form a film; and forming a charge selective transport layer on the substrate by annealing the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignees: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Ryan Hammond, Dana C. Olson, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
  • Low profile, surface-mounted power generation system
    Patent number: 9410537
    Abstract: A low-profile, surface mount vehicle energy harvester including a low-profile, surface mount subunit having an upper surface forming a roadway surface; a vehicle activated treadle on the subunit, the vehicle activated treadle moveable between a first position in which an upper surface of the treadle is at an angle with respect to the upper surface of the roadway surface and a second position in which the upper surface of the treadle is flush with the upper surface of the roadway surface; a generator that generates power in response to movement of the vehicle activated treadle; and an entry ramp at a first end of the harvester roadway surface; and an exit ramp at a second end of the harvester roadway surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Kinetic Energy Corporation [a wholly owned subsidiary of SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.]
    Inventor: Eugene J. Kennedy
  • Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers
    Patent number: 11737292
    Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignees: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
  • Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers
    Patent number: 10879479
    Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer (140) comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer (130) interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer (110) comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer (120) having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignees: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
  • ELECTRICAL MODULE JUNCTION BOX TRANSFER DEVICE (E-JBTD) SYSTEM HAVING ELECTRICAL ENERGY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
    Publication number: 20210044096
    Abstract: An Electrical Module Junction Box Transfer Device (E-JBTD) includes one or more electrical connectors, and a non-conductive dielectric insulating material protecting the one or more electrical connectors. A system includes an electricity-generating glass (EGP) device, and an Electrical Junction Box Electron Transfer Device (E-JBTD) on the electricity-generating glass (EGP) device. The Electrical Module Junction Box Transfer Device (E-JBTD) is water and weather tight, maintains a secure electrical connection between modules or electricity-generating glass (EGP) devices, and may not be removed after installation and reinstalled on another module or electricity-generating glass (EGP) device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. CONKLIN, Patrick T. SARGENT
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH SPUTTERED CONTACT LAYERS
    Publication number: 20210083215
    Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicants: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH SPUTTERED CONTACT LAYERS
    Publication number: 20190103570
    Abstract: Systems and methods for organic semiconductor devices with sputtered contact layers are provided. In one embodiment, an organic semiconductor device comprises: a first contact layer (140) comprising a first sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; an electron transport layer (130) interfacing with the first contact layer; a second contact layer (110) comprising a second sputter-deposited transparent conducting oxide; a hole transport layer interfacing with the second contact layer; and an organic semiconductor active layer (120) having a first side facing the electron transport layer and an opposing second side facing the hole transport layer; wherein either the electron transport layer or the hole transport layer comprises a buffering transport layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicants: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest
  • VISUALLY UNDISTORTED THIN FILM ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200028104
    Abstract: Visually undistorted thin film electronic devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for producing a thin-film electronic device comprises: opening a scribe in a stack of thin film material layers deposited on a substrate to define an active region and an inactive region of the thin-film electronic device, the stack comprising at least one active semiconductor layer. The active region comprises a non-scribed area of the stack and the inactive region comprises a region of the stack where thin film material was removed by the scribe. The method further comprises depositing at least one scribe fill material into a gap opened by the scribe. The scribe fill material has embedded therein one or more coloring elements that alter an optical characteristics spectrum of the inactive region to obtain an optical characteristics spectrum of the active region within a minimum perceptible difference for an industry defined standard observer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicants: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Scott R. Hammond, Marinus Franciscus Antonius Maria van Hest, John A. Conklin
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